I now have to leave Autoshite....

[pandamonium]

...because my new car is not shite!

Well at least I don't think it is.

[dollywobbler]

If it's a 200D, it's shite. What engine has it got?

[pandamonium]

It is a 230E, and even has an 'S' on the autobox. It has air con, full electrics and Cruise control too174k on the clock though!

[ashmicro]

Stonking! Nice machine. MOAR PICS

[Station]

"BAB RAPER"

[fearthecat]

That looks beautiful! I love old Mercedes. Please do show some more pics when you get chance.If you still have the Bluebird you can stay

[dollywobbler]

Hmmm. You may have a point. The 230 is quite good.Don't get excited though - S stands for 'slope' not Sport. Thought it seems to have much the same effect!

[pandamonium]

The Bluebird is sold, and will be gone in 10 days.

Here's one teaser pic, more to follow when I can.

[FredTransit]

Yum! That's everything my 123 isn't

[Quintus]

That's a lovely ride, and with 174k only just run in.

[Station]

These don't tick any boxes whatsoever for me, they just look unlovable and fugly (I think it's that grille) and the interior looks uncomfortable and too board-room like, but I bet you they're lovely to drive.Can I ask, is that a small toilet roll holder to the right of the steering wheel?

[Milford Cubicle]

I like these, I wish I could find a cheap and useable 240/300D but I think those days are long gone.Borderline cla**ic but still fairly shite I think.

[dollywobbler]

They're interesting to drive. More relaxing than listening to Air after a glass of wine, while lying on the world's most comfortable sofa. The pace of the rest of the world just doesn't matter any more.Which is good as these things are a bit wobbly on the bends.Bog roll holder is the handbrake. I quite liked that bit myself...

[wuvvum]

Can I ask, is that a small toilet roll holder to the right of the steering wheel?

That's the handbrake.

[wuvvum]

Oops, beaten to it.Yep, they're not the best handling of cars, but they're so laid back it doesn't matter. They can be made to go surprisingly quickly in a straight line though.I had a W124 230TE which had a 4-speed autobox, but it used to always pull away in second unless you really floored it, which brought in a very low first gear which made it very nippy off the line. Don't think the W123 had the same setup though did it?

[retrogeezer]

I'd love to smoke about in a w123....trouble is I would be bankrupt in a few days with the fuel costs!Surprised you have sold the Bluey....thought you were well impressed with it and hadn't seen it for sale anywhere.

[j-j]

Do like that - my sister and me used to get one of these as a taxi to primary school every morning - wedding car white. It had the best rear seat because it was bouncy!

[FredTransit]

Oops, beaten to it.Yep, they're not the best handling of cars, but they're so laid back it doesn't matter. They can be made to go surprisingly quickly in a straight line though.I had a W124 230TE which had a 4-speed autobox, but it used to always pull away in second unless you really floored it, which brought in a very low first gear which made it very nippy off the line. Don't think the W123 had the same setup though did it?

No idea, mine is soooo bogo it's a manual......

[Pete-M]

I had a C plate 280TE which was lovely.I've always considered the 2.3 to be shite, so there's no need to leave!

[dollywobbler]

Wuv - the W124 has a different (and even smoother) gearbox. My 300D would get into second gear almost immediately. That wasn't really quick in a straight line, but as you say, the 230s have a decent turn of pace, and aren't as fuel slurping as the Sixes.

[Mr Lobster]

Do like these. Only problem I have with them is the hardness of the seats. Everyone I've ever driven has had rock hard seats - presumably the Germans like that.

[Peter C]

Great choice of car my friend but I would say that, bearing in mind I also have a B reg W123 230E! Any more info? Spec, condition?Keep us posted on how it's going.Peter C

[Captain Mainwaring]

Anybody who puts slotmags on a Nissan is worthy of a place in any forum, if you ask me. Have you sold them along with the Bluebird? If not, gerrem on this if they'll fit!

[pandamonium]

Here's the ad it came from.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

[Mr_Bo11ox]

That looks cracking. Mind it doesnt get nicked and sent to Africa!

[VWPowered]

what a great ol' bus, i'd love one, all the pikeys round my way had white or cream diesel smokers

[pandamonium]

That looks cracking. Mind it doesnt get nicked and sent to Africa!

My best mate is Nigerian!

[marcus]

On my 126 the 'S' on the auto box is 'standard', as opposed to 'E' which is the economy mode. It does indeed set off in 2nd in economy, which I find highly annoying when it goes 2nd, 1st, scream, 2nd again...

 

It's for sale, coincidentally. (The whole thing, not just the auto box...)

[Tayne]

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[Peter C]

That looks great and a bit of bargain, if I say so myself.

 

How's the bodywork?

 

ALL AROUND BODY WORK NEEDS TIDYING UP ABIT

 

What does that mean?